Leadership
Source: Voice of America
In the Media
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Leadership & Transition 2012
Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Nayef bin Abdulaziz Al Saud (79) died on Saturday, June 16, 2012, while abroad for medical treatment. The passing of Crown Prince Nayef is the second loss of an heir apparent in Saudi Arabia in less than a year. This change in leadership in the Saudi ruling family sets the stage for movement among the senior princes in the House of Saud to fill the positions of Deputy Prime Minister, Crown Prince and the next heir to throne as well as the key portfolio of Interior Minister.
This SUSRIS Special Section provides a catalogue of articles, interviews, special reports, video, media reports and other materials that provide background and context to this very important story.
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Crown Prince Nayef bin Abdulaziz (1934-2012)
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Prince Salman bin Abdulaziz was named as Crown Prince and Deputy Prime Minister (and retains his portfolio as Defense Minister) on Monday, June 18, 2012.
Crown Prince Salman bin Abdulaziz
On SUSRIS.com
- Transition in the Kingdom: A Conversation with Dr. Theodore Karasik – SUSRIS Exclusive Interview – Jun 18, 2012
- Transition in the Kingdom: A Conversation with Thomas Lippman – SUSRIS Exclusive Interview – Jun 18, 2012
- Transition in the Kingdom: A Conversation with F. Gregory Gause, III – SUSRIS Exclusive Interview – Jun 18, 2012
- Breaking News: Crown Prince and Interior Minister Named – SUSRIS – Jun 18, 2012
- Saudi Embassy Washington Opens Condolence Book – SUSRIS – Jun 17, 2012
- Secretary Clinton on the Passing of Crown Prince Nayef – SUSRIS – Jun 17, 2012
- President Obama on the Passing of Crown Prince Nayef – SUSRIS – Jun 16, 2012
- Breaking News: Crown Prince Nayef Has Died – SPA – SUSRIS Special Report – Jun 16, 2012
- Crown Prince Nayef bin Abdulaziz (1934-2012) – SUSRIS Special Report – Jun 16, 2012
- Regional tensions, Arab Spring worries backdrop for Saudi’s next choice on royal succession – AP – Jun 16, 2012
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Video
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Reference Material
- Executive Law Of The Saudi Allegiance Commission – SUSRIS Documents
- Crown Prince Nayef Bio – SUSRIS Glossary (Updated – Jun 16, 2012)
- Profile: Prince Salman Bin Abdulaziz – Asharq Alawsat – Jun 11, 2011
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In the Media
* June 2012 *
- Will do my best, says Crown Prince Salman – Saudi Gazette – Jun 24, 2012
- Succession worries surface in Saudi Arabia – Rasheed Abul-Samh – Al-Ahram Weekly – Jun 23, 2012
- The Long Day Closes – Economist – Jun 23, 2012
- Time for the Old Men to Give Way – Economist – Jun 23, 2012
- Al Saud and the Future – Ali Al-Shihabi – AlArabiya – Jun 22, 2012
- Obama sends high-level delegation to Saudi Arabia – USAToday – Jun 20, 2012
- Saudi Succession Crisis Is an Opportunity for Change – Simon Henderson – WINEP – Jun 18, 2012
- Foreign Policy – Argument: The Underestimated Prince Nayef – Jun 18, 2012
- Foreign Policy – Argument: Good Riddance – Simon Henderson – Jun 18, 2012
- Saudi Arabia: Crown Prince’s death raises succession questions – Neil Partrick – BBC – Jun 18, 2012
- Saudi Arabia Names Defense Minister Crown Prince – ABCnews – Jun 18, 2012
- Saudi Arabia names Defense Minister Prince Salman new heir to throne – WashPost – Jun 18, 2012
- The Dynamics, and Players in Saudi Succession – MidEastPosts.com – Jun 16, 2012
- Saudi Arabia Moves Closer to A New Generation of Leaders – Thomas Lippman – AlMonitor – Jun 16, 2012
- Saudi heir’s death opens door to younger voices – Abdullah Al-Shihri and Brian Murphy – AP – Jun 16, 2012
- Saudi crown prince Nayef remembered as enforcer of internal security – Jun 16, 2012
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2011 – SPECIAL SECTION – TRANSITIONS
SUSRIS SPECIAL SECTION
Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Sultan bin Abdulaziz Al Saud died after suffering a long-term illness according to an official announcement early on October 22, 2011. The passing of Crown Prince Sultan sets the stage for the elevation of a senior prince in the House of Saud to the position of Deputy Prime Minister, Crown Prince and the next heir to throne.
Prince Nayef bin Abdulaziz Al Saud was named as the Crown Prince and will retain his position as Interior Minister.
This SUSRIS Special Section provides a catalogue of articles, interviews, special reports, video, media reports and other materials that provide background and context to this story.
On SUSRIS.com
- SUSRIS SPECIAL REPORT: Saudi Cabinet “Mini” Shuffle – SUSRIS – Dec 13, 2011
- Prince Salman Named Defense Minister – Nov 5, 2011
- SUSRIS SPECIAL REPORT – Crown Prince Sultan Has Died – Oct 21, 2011
- King Abdullah Completes U.S. Medical Stay – SUSRIS Special Report – Jan 23, 2011
- King Abdullah Completes NYC Hospital Stay – SUSRIS Special Report – Dec 22, 2010
- King Abdullah Undergoes Back Surgery – SUSRIS Special Report – Nov 24, 2010
- Leadership in the Kingdom: A Conversation with Thomas Lippman – SUSRIS Exclusive Interview – Nov 23, 2010
- King Abdullah to U.S. Monday for Medical Care – SUSRIS Special Report – Nov 21, 2010
- King Abdullah Sidelined – SUSRIS Special Report – Nov 13, 2010
- Leadership Transitions: A Conversation with Thomas Lippman – SUSRIS Exclusive Interview – Jan 9, 2010
- Saudi Arabia: Succession Steps – SUSRIS – Apr 10, 2009
- Leadership in the Kingdom – SUSRIS – Apr 9, 2009
- The Rule of King Abdullah – SUSRIS – Aug 1, 2008
- Executive Law of the Allegiance Council – SUSRIS Documents 2006
On SUSRIStube.com
In the Media
- King Appoints New Ministers – Arab News – Dec 14, 2011
- Governors receive citizens’ pledge of allegiance to Crown Prince – Arab News – Oct 31, 2011
- Profile: Prince Nayef bin Abulaziz al Saud – BBC – Oct 31, 2011
- Security achievements of crown prince in spotlight – Arab News – Oct 29, 2011
- Newsmaker: Prince Nayef may determine Saudi Arabia’s future – Reuters – Oct 28, 2011
- Saudi Arabia names Prince Nayef heir to the throne after death of Crown Prince Sultan – WashPost – Oct 27, 2011
- Saudi Prince Salman named defense minister – Reuters – Nov 5, 2011
- Saudi King Names Prince Salman Defense Minister – WSJ – Nov 5, 2011
- Newsmaker – New Saudi defence minister Prince Salman – Reuters – Nov 5, 2011
- Saudi king names Prince Salman to defense post – SUSRIS – Nov 5, 2011
- Saudi Arabia names Prince Salman as new Defense Minister – BBC – Nov 5, 2011
- Saudi King set to Name Prince Nayef as Heir – Reuters – Oct 26, 2011
- Saudi Arabia: Funeral held for Crown Prince Sultan – BBC – Oct 25, 2011
- Saudi Arabia: What Crown Prince’s Death Means – BBC – Oct 22, 2011
- Obituary: Crown Prince Sultan bin Abdulaziz al Saud – BBC – Oct 22, 2011
- Saudi Crown Prince Sultan bin Abdul-Aziz Al Saud Dies After Illness – Time – Oct 22, 2011
- Obama: Prince Sultan was valued friend of US – Arab News – Oct 22, 2011
- Saudi Arabia Crown Prince Sultan Dies – BBC – Oct 22, 2011
- UK Foreign Secretary statement following the death of HRH Crown Prince Sultan – UK FCO – Oct 22, 2011
- Saudi Prince Dies, Shifting Line of Succession – Slate – Oct 22, 2011
- Heir to Saudi Arabia’s Throne Passes Away in NYC Hospital – CBS NY – Oct 22, 2011
- British PM Lauds Saudi crown prince’s widsom – Khaleej Times – Oct 22, 2011
- Saudi King Abdullah Leaves Hospital – Reuters – Oct 22, 2011
- Heir to the Saudi throne dies – CNN – Oct 22, 2011
- Saudi heir to the throne’s death brings tough-talking conservative to the fore – AP – Oct 22, 2011
- King Abdullah Leaves Hospital – Arab News – Dec 23, 2010
- The Saudi Succession – The Economist – Nov 25, 2010
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President Obama Statement
It was with great regret that I learned of the passing of Crown Prince Sultan bin Abd al-Aziz of Saudi Arabia.
As Minister of Defense and Aviation for almost 50 years, Crown Prince Sultan dedicated himself to the welfare and security of his people and country and was a valued friend of the United States.
He was a strong supporter of the deep and enduring partnership between our two countries forged almost seven decades ago in the historic meeting between President (Franklin) Roosevelt and King Abd al-Aziz Al Saud.
On behalf of the American people, I extend my deepest condolences to King Abdullah, the royal family, and the people of Saudi Arabia.
Source: USAToday
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This Special Section opened on October 22, 2011
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